Gloucester Food Dock is set to reveal a magnificent light sculpture created by local artist Jack Wimperis. The 7-meter long artwork features programmable LEDs and can be arranged in various ways to reflect different city events and seasons.
Gloucester Food Dock Unveils Captivating Light Sculpture by Local Artist
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Gloucester Food Dock is thrilled to unveil a mesmerizing light sculpture created by the talented local artist, Jack Wimperis. Measuring an impressive 7 meters in length, this stunning artwork features the words 'FOOD DOCK' and is adorned with 1,500 programmable LEDs, creating a truly captivating sight.
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Jack Wimperis, known for his expertise in using light to craft immersive sculptures and environments, has collaborated with renowned festivals like Glastonbury and Boomtown. His previous installations, including Wake the Tiger Amazement Park in Bristol and The Birch Forest exhibit in the Guildhall, have wowed audiences with their innovative use of light.
A Dynamic Sculpture for Endless Illumination Possibilities
The unveiling of this remarkable sculpture is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 pm. Gloucester Food Dock is excited to involve cultural groups, individuals, and organizations such as the University of Gloucester and Visit Gloucester in creating programs that will complement the artwork and reflect the city's vibrant activities.
The sculpture, constructed on a specially fabricated metal frame by A D Taylor LTD, features each letter made up of recycled mastic nozzles housing individual addressable LED lights. These lights can be programmed to work together or independently, offering limitless possibilities for illumination.
Adjacent to the letters, a 3-meter tower covered with LEDs further enhances the visual impact of the sculpture, creating a truly mesmerizing display of light.
A Platform for Creative Expression and Community Engagement
Gloucester Food Dock envisions this impressive light sculpture as more than just a visual centerpiece. It aims to serve as a platform for creative expression and community engagement, reflecting the city's activities and fostering a sense of vibrancy and excitement.
The collaboration with cultural groups, individuals, and organizations will extend beyond the unveiling, with plans to create a larger trail of light sculptures throughout the city. This initiative seeks to make art an integral part of Gloucester's cultural landscape.
Unveiling Ceremony and Festive Atmosphere
The grand unveiling of this captivating light sculpture will take place on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will be coordinated with a series of Food by The Fire pop-up events organized by Bright Nights Gloucester, adding to the excitement and festive atmosphere surrounding the event.
Gloucester Food Dock invites residents and visitors alike to witness this extraordinary spectacle and imagine the potential it holds for enlivening and animating the city. With its adaptability and ability to reflect various activities and events, this artwork promises to be a dynamic and ever-changing centerpiece of Gloucester's cultural scene.